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Practical Tips for Avoiding a Jolley Ride Up a Riverisland Without a Paddle – The Resurgence of Lender Liability

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Registration: 11:30 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Program: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Los Angeles County Bar Association
1055 West 7th Street, 27th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

1 hr CLE Credit

Program Description

This panel discussion will include a brief overview of California lender liability law; the impact of Riverisland Cold Storage, Inc. v. Fresno-Madera Production Credit Assoc. and Jolley v. Chase Home Finance, LLC upon the pre-existing case law; and practical suggestions for avoiding the problems created by Riverisland and Jolley.

Speakers:
Richard W. Esterkin, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Thomas M. Robins III, Frandzel, Robins, Bloom & Csato, LLP

Parking: Self Parking Available for $10.00, with validation.

Registration Information – 012034

Prices:
CLE+ Members (meal not included): FREE
CLE+ Plus Members with meal: $20.00
Law Students with meal: $25.00
Law Students: $25.00
Section Members with meal: $40.00
LACBA Members with meal: $55.00
All Others with meal: $85.00

1 hr. CLE Credit

Registration Code: 012034

Register by Phone with Visa, MasterCard or AMEX: Call (213) 896-6560 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and have the information below ready. Advance registration will close at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013. While advance registration (both online and via phone) closes for most programs approximately 12-24 hours before event time (in order to allow for operational considerations), we would still like to have you join us, and you are more than welcome to register on-site and attend, unless the program is specifically noted as SOLD OUT.

Chapter 13 – Student Loans – At the Crossroads
Seminar for Bankruptcy Attorneys
Presented by the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Kathy A. Dockery
Thursday, June 6, 2013
1:00 pm
725 S. Figueroa Street
Room 103
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Sign Up: gmangum@latrustee.com

We are having an MCLE program titled “An Introduction to Adversary Proceedings” on Thursday, July 11th from 10-12:30 at the Roybal Federal Building. The program is co-sponsored by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and cdcbaa. Refreshments will be generously provided by Abacus.

The program will focus on providing attorneys who have never handled an adversary proceeding with an introductory overview of bringing and defending an adversary proceeding. Attached hereto is a flyer with additional details about the program. In addition to the great panel which includes the Honorable Judge Sandra Klein, Roksana Moradi of Simon Resnik Hayes, and Roye Zur of Landau Gottfried & Berger, the program will offer 2.5 hours of MCLE credit and light refreshments. Please feel free to forward a copy of the attached flyer to anyone who may be interested in attending the program.

We expect the program to fill up fast so please encourage anyone interested in attending the program to email Christian Cooper at ccooper@publiccounsel.org as soon as possible since space will limited.

For More Info Click Here!!!

Bankruptcy Basics and Review Program

This two day program will focus on Chapters 7, 11, and 13. The program is for attorneys who have basic knowledge of bankruptcy and are interested in learning more. Paralegals and office staff are welcome. The first day will focus on consumer bankruptcy, chapter 7s and 13, and the second day will focus on chapter 11, corporate and individual cases.

Instructed by:
Professor M. Jonathan Hayes, Esq., Certified Bankruptcy Specialist
James T. King, Esq., Certified Bankruptcy Specialist

Date:
Friday, May 31 – Saturday, June 1, 2013

Location:
University of West Los Angeles – School of Law
9800 S. La Cienega
Inglewood, CA 90301

Cost for Both Days:
Attorneys: $275
Paralegals and Government Attorneys $185
Law Students $100

Cost for One Day
Attorneys: $225
Paralegals and Government Attorneys $100
Law Students $50

Materials including sample schedules, and pleadings will be provided via email. Attendees are responsible for printing their own materials. Attendees should brings a Bankruptcy Code including the Bankruptcy Rules to each section.

To Register and for more information: uwla.edu/bankruptcyprogram

For more information contact:
Kimberly Brewer (310) 342-5237 or kbrewer@uwla.edu
Kathy Hao (818) 518-4557 or kathyhao@sbcglobal.net

An Introduction to Adversary Proceedings

Panel includes:
Hon. Sandra R. Klein – U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Roksana D. Moradi, Esq. – Simon Resnik Hayes LLP

Roye Zur, Esq. – Landau Gottfried & Berger LLP

Moderator:

Magdalena R. Bordeaux, Esq.

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Roybal Federal Buildings

255 E. Temple Street

12th Floor, Assembly Room 1268

Los Angeles, CA 90012

YOU MUST COMPLETE A TWO-HOUR PRO BONO COMMITMENT BEFORE ATTENDING THE PROGRAM

Email  Christian Cooper at ccooper@publiccounsel.org to register for the program. You must fulfill the two-hour pro bono requirement at the bankrutpcy pro bono program in the Central District to complete your registration for the program.  This program is approved for 2.5 hours of MCLE credit. Space is limited.

This program is intended for attorneys who have never handled an adversary proceeding.

Program co-spondored by cdcbaa and the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.

Refreshments generously provided by Abacus Credit Counseling

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents:

Mapping a Course through the Maze of Municipal Distress

Advanced Issues in Addressing Municipal Fiscal Challenges

Panelists:

Hon. John E. Ryan, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, C.D. of CA (retired) – Judge in Orange County Ch. 9 and author of many published opinions on Ch. 9
Hon. Michael S. McManus, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, E.D. of CA – Judge in Vallejo Ch. 9 and author of many published opinions on Ch. 9
Mark Kaufman, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP – Counsel for court-appointed referee for Harrisburg, PA and expert/author on Ch. 9
Jeffrey Bjork, Partner, Sidley & Austin LLP – Counsel for Assured Guaranty in Stockton Ch. 9 – Surety on >$150 M of general fund obligations.
Moderator: Jess Bressi, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

The landscape of municipal bankruptcy is largely uncharted, making navigating its unsettled terrain complex and potentially treacherous. The bankruptcy cases of Stockton and San Bernardino illustrate the unsettled and complex nature of municipal distress and municipal bankruptcy. These cases, as well as other pending municipal bankruptcy cases, will help define the contours of the potentially powerful tool that is municipal bankruptcy. Panelists will analyze and discuss some of the significant, cutting edge issues in municipal bankruptcy confronting municipalities and their various constituencies including:

Eligibility: Is the Stockton decision a game changer or much ado about nothing?
Classification and treatment of obligations in a Plan of Adjustment: Do states have the authority to create “sacred cows” in municipal bankruptcy?
The preemption question: When does the Bankruptcy Code trump the Tenth Amendment?
Do all municipal debts need to be treated the same?
What are the likely implications of litigation or settlement in the Stockton and San Bernardino cases?
Are pension and other post-employment benefits (“OPEB’s”) liabilities sacrosanct?
Full Faith and Credit: Do general obligation bonds deserve special protection in bankruptcy as compared to other unsecured debts?
The “Tax Your Way Out” Approach to Fiscal Distress: Should new or increased taxes be required?
War Stories from the Trenches: Vallejo, Orange County, Harrisburg, PA and others.

Location:

Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Date/Time:

May 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Check-in and no host cocktails begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner to commence at 6:00 p.m. Program to commence at 6:30 p.m.

Cost:

Until May 24, 2013

Members: $70 / Non-Members $80 / Judge or Government Employee $40

After May 24, 2013

Members: $80 / Non-Members $90 / Judge or Government Employee $50

The above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 2.0 hours. The OCBF certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.

To RSVP: Visit www.OCBF.org.

You may pay by Mastercard, Visa or American Express online.

OCBF ● 6789 Quail Hill Parkway #204 ● Irvine, CA 92603 Phone/Fax: 949-681-8676 ~ info@ocbf.org www.ocbf.org

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Taking the Step to Federal Court Program is being canceled for May 11th and will be rescheduled for later this summer.  This is an important program for FBA-LA.  It is a “nuts and bolts” program is designed to aid both new admittees and attorneys with limited experience in federal court in the practical aspects of civil litigation in federal court.

Bankruptcy Appellate Tips & Practice

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Registration/Dinner:
5:30 PM -6:00 PM

Program:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
125 S Grand Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

2 hrs CLE credit

Program Description
Please join us for an evening with the judges of the Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, where we will discuss appellate practice and appellate procedure.

Speakers:
Judge Randall Dunn, BAP Chief Judge, District of Oregon
Judge Meredith Jury, BAP Chief Judge, Central District of California
Judge Ralph Kirscher, BAP Chief Judge, District of Montana
Judge Jim Pappas, BAP Chief Judge, District of Idaho
Judge Laura Taylor, BAP Chief Judge, South District of California

Parking:
Free street parking is available directly in front of the courthouse. You can also park across the street from the courthouse, in the complimentary parking lot.

REGISTRATION FORM – EVENT CODE: 012016

Prices:
CLE+ Members (meal not included) FREE
CLE+ Plus Members with meal $30.00
Law Students with meal $30.00
Section Members with meal $85.00
LACBA Members with meal $105.00
All Others with meal $130.00

2hr CLE Credit

Registration Code: 012016

Register by Phone with Visa, MasterCard or AMEX: Call (213) 896-6560 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and have the information below ready. Advance registration will close at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. While advance registration (both online and via phone) closes for most programs approximately 12-24 hours before event time (in order to allow for operational considerations), we would still like to have you join us, and you are more than welcome to register on-site and attend, unless the program is specifically noted as SOLD OUT.

Beverly Hills Bar Association – Bankruptcy Law Section

Contemporary Issues and Problems in Municial Bankruptcy

A distinguished panel of jurists and practitioners will address cutting edge issues in recent and pending chapter 9 cases, including Stockeon, Vallejo, Mammoth Lakes and San Bernardino, CA, Central Calls, RI, and Jefferson County, AL, including bod and other debt issues, labor and pension issues, as well as procedural, political and practical considerations.

Panelists:
Jeffery Bjork, Sidley Austin LLP
Hon. Robert Flanders, Hincklet, Allen & Snyder LLP, Rhode Island Supreme Court (Ret.)
Professor Kenneth Klee, UCLA, Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP
Hon. Christopher Klien, United States Bankruptcy Court, Easter District of California
Marc Levinson, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Date/Time:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Registration and Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Program: 6:45 – 8:15 p.m.

Location:
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Sunset Ballrom
9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Price:
$117 for BHBA Bankruptcy Section members who pay in advance
$127 for BHBA members who pay in advance
$147 for Non-BHBA Memvers who pay in advance

$20 added to admission is purchased at the door

For More Information go to: http://www.bhba.org/intus/event3/signup.asp?event_id=3255

CDCBAA – Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

Student Loans: Winning and Losing the Undue Hardship Issue

May 18, 2013

Presented by:
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

Speakers:
Christine Wilton, Esq.
Jay Fleischmann, Esq.
Scott Schiff, Esq.
Aki Koyama, Staff Attorney for Kathy Dockery

Where:
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Westmoreland Building – 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Parking is $8.00

Times:
Registration: 10:00am – 11:00am
cdcbaa Membership Meeting: 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Program: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

2 Hours of MCLE Credit Provided – Limited Space

Cost: Free to cdcbaa Members
Non-Members: $250 (which includes one year membership in cdcbaa, admission to the annual Calvin Ashland Awards Dinner, and at least four more free MCLE Programs this year)

Sign up the day of the seminar with a check payable to cdcbaa or visit our website at www.bklawyers.org to remit payment online.

June 22nd CLE Program:

The Strategic Plan for the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California